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Humanists UK and My Death, My Decision (MDMD) will be holding a rally on Parliament Square on 29 April at 15:30 to show their support for assisted dying legislation for the terminally ill and the incurably suffering. On Monday the House of Commons will be holding a Westminster Hall debate on assisted dying after an… Read more »
BASC has welcomed Defra’s announcement that the new General Licence (GL45), which governs the release of pheasants and red-legged partridges on and around certain Special Protection Areas (SPAs), is currently being reviewed. The current licence conditions are based on a medium level of risk of the occurrence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in wild… Read more »
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The Secretary of State for International Development has announced that he will be creating a new post of Chief Scientific Advisor within the department. Speaking to the Commons Science and Technology Committee, Hilary Benn said that the committee’s ongoing inquiry into the “Use of Science in UK International Development” had made a “profound impact” on… Read more »
The Education Secretary has rejected suggestions that schools should be funded directly by Government. Charles Clarke is due to announce Labour’s five year plan for schools in the Commons on Thursday and there has been some speculation that the trailed increased “freedom” for schools will mean a reduced role for Local Education Authorities (LEAs). 2003… Read more »
